Students learn to identify barriers to healthy living and develop ways for people to improve their wellbeing.
The program examines the complex interaction of behaviours and living conditions that impact on the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, groups and communities. These include the social, economic, cultural, organisational and political conditions in which people live. The health promotion component covers principles of modern health promotion, needs assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and work placement.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
The program examines the complex interaction of behaviours and living conditions that impact on the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, groups and communities. These include the social, economic, cultural, organisational and political conditions in which people live. The health promotion component covers principles of modern health promotion, needs assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and work placement.
Career opportunities
Welfare work, community health and safety, health promotion, Indigenous and ethnic health, disability services, aged care, police and correctional services, policy.
Membership
Australian Health Promotion Association; Public Health Association of Australia; International Union for Health Promotion and Education.
Program structure
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 1 core course, 11 required Social Science courses, 4 advanced electives from the School of Communication and School of Social Sciences, 10 required courses and 5 electives from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering, 1 elective from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
- Complete no more than 5 introductory level courses from the School of Communication and School of Social Sciences.
- Complete no more than 192 units of introductory level courses in total, including the core course.
- Register your selected Minors with Student Administration.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Electives may be used to complete an additional minor.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
Core course (1)
1 core course:
COR109 3D Animation and Visualisation Design
School of Social Sciences courses
Introductory courses (5)
5 required courses:
COU180 Evidenced Based Decision Making
PSY100 Finance and Accounting for Managers
SCS110 Strategy, Governance and Ethics
SCS130 Marketing in a Global Environment
SCS172 Communication and Thought
Advanced courses (6)
5 required courses:
COU276 Counselling for the Human Services Professional
SCS235 Introduction to Psychology A
SCS277 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
SCS278 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
SWK303 Social Work and Human Services Practice
Plus select 1 course from:
SCS210 Group Processes and Practice
SCS290 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 advanced elective courses from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses
Introductory courses (2)
2 required courses:
PUB102 Working With Families
SCI110 Ethics and Professional Practice
Advanced courses (8)
8 required courses:
Select 8 courses from the Health Promotion Major
Elective courses (5)
Select 5 elective courses of which at least one (1) elective course should be at advanced (200 or 300) level from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
Elective course (1)
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).